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100 1 _aBordeaux, Henry,
_d1870-1963
245 1 4 _aThe fear of living
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-02-26
508 _aLaura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Fear of Living (La Peur de Vivre)" by Henry Bordeaux is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work centers around the lives of the Guibert family, especially Madame Guibert and her son Marcel, as they navigate the complexities of familial duty, sorrow, and the impact of societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the pervasive "fear of living" that challenges individuals to embrace life's responsibilities and struggles. The opening of the novel introduces us to Madame Guibert, a widow preparing for her son Marcel's return from military service in Madagascar. While waiting, she reflects on familial loss and her own aging, contrasting her memories of joyful family gatherings with the somber reality of their reduced circumstances. Her daughter Paule, filled with youthful strength and concern for her mother, complements the family dynamic. As the preparations for Marcel's homecoming unfold, there's an underlying tension between their happiness and heavy memories, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of love, resilience, and the challenges of reclaiming a joyful life after tragedy. The chapter captures the blend of nostalgia and sorrow, creating a rich emotional backdrop for the family's reunion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: E.P. Dutton & Company, 1913
653 _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aDavis, Ruth Helen,
_d1885-1937
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008672224
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73031
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